Good Gear Guide - Stories by Denis Gallagher RSS feedhttp://www.goodgearguide.com.au/author/2119710774/denis-gallagher/articlesen-auSun, 05 Mar 2006 15:01:11 +1100Adobe Premiere Pro 2.0http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/review/adobe_systems/premiere_pro_2/218458/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedPremiere Pro follows the standard procedure for making a movie content. Start or open a project then import or capture any assets you may need either to the timeline or the media bin. Complete the necessary crops and add the appropriate titles. Finally, add transitions, music and decide how you will be exporting the finished movie project.Denis GallagherSun, 05 Mar 2006 15:01:11 +1100http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/review/adobe_systems/premiere_pro_2/218458/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedRoxio Easy Media Creator 8http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/review/roxio/easy_media_creator_8_0/218413/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedRoxio Easy Media Creator 8 is a suite of products that not only allows you to create home movies, but burn them to CD or a DVD. The audio and music capabilities of the suite also mean that Media Creator 8 contains one of most versatile collection of programs you can have on your desktop.Denis GallagherTue, 21 Feb 2006 19:00:30 +1100http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/review/roxio/easy_media_creator_8_0/218413/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedSony Vegas 6 + DVDhttp://www.goodgearguide.com.au/review/sony/vegas_6_dvd/218357/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedBefore Sony bought Sonic Foundry and all its video and audio editing technology three years ago, Vegas Video had a small yet extremely loyal following, with many video editors appreciating the solid performance and complete multimedia focus of the program.Denis GallagherThu, 16 Feb 2006 19:00:05 +1100http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/review/sony/vegas_6_dvd/218357/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedMicrosoft Windows Movie Maker 2.1http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/review/microsoft/windows_movie_maker_2_1/218388/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedThe latest version of MovieMaker is the first release that could be truly called a DV editing program rather than merely a curiosity and as a second effort, it is an extremely solid and useful application for the new user.Denis GallagherTue, 07 Feb 2006 07:00:04 +1100http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/review/microsoft/windows_movie_maker_2_1/218388/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedApple iMovie HDhttp://www.goodgearguide.com.au/review/apple/imovie_hd/218295/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedReleasing a High Definition (HD) version of iMovie may seem like an odd move by Apple. HD equipment is still out of the reach of 99% of the iMovie user demographic and the fact that no-one has really come up with a standard for HD-DVD video is also an issue when it comes time to share your HD-DVD masterpiece with family and friends.Denis GallagherFri, 03 Feb 2006 15:00:22 +1100http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/review/apple/imovie_hd/218295/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedSony Movie Studio + DVDhttp://www.goodgearguide.com.au/review/sony/vegas_movie_studio_dvd/220357/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedSony Movie Studio is an ideal 'all in one' video movie maker for the enthusiast and also a handy program for the entry level user. Extensive use of Wizards show you everything from saving to DV tape, writing a DVD or even sending your video over the web via email or onto your own site.Denis GallagherSun, 22 Jan 2006 19:00:24 +1100http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/review/sony/vegas_movie_studio_dvd/220357/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedAdobe Premiere Elements 2http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/review/adobe_systems/premiere_elements_2/220343/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedPremiere Elements 1.0 was a great first effort from Adobe. However the embarrassment of riches it had to draw on for its first serious foray into the entry level video editing market, namely the powerful and professional Premiere Pro, may have led to problems in determining how much hand holding the first time video editor needed.Denis GallagherTue, 17 Jan 2006 11:00:20 +1100http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/review/adobe_systems/premiere_elements_2/220343/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedSony DCR-DVD703Ehttp://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/141840/sony_dcr-dvd703e/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedThe Sony DCRDVD703E offers some truly useful features that help distinguish it from the other Sony models and its competitors. It handles as well as many MiniDV tape based camcorders.Denis GallagherTue, 20 Sep 2005 15:34:39 +1000http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/141840/sony_dcr-dvd703e/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedSony DCR-DVD653Ehttp://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/141849/sony_dcr-dvd653e/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedWhen you pick up the diminutive DCRDVD653E, you realise that the disc itself is the main hindrance to the design. While most of the body is around 7.5cm high, the casing on the right-hand side of the body protrudes past the rest of the casing, due to the need to accommodate the 8cm disc. MiniDV tape and removable flash memory does not present this dilemma to designers. The Sony supports 8cm DVD-R/RW and +RW media. Denis GallagherTue, 20 Sep 2005 15:33:05 +1000http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/141849/sony_dcr-dvd653e/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedSony DCR-DVD7Ehttp://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/141851/sony_dcr-dvd7e/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedWith the DCRDVD7E, Sony has approached DVD camcorder design from a completely new angle, taking an inspiration cue from digital still cameras, rather than digital video cameras.Denis GallagherTue, 20 Sep 2005 15:31:18 +1000http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/141851/sony_dcr-dvd7e/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedSony DCR-DVD7Ehttp://www.goodgearguide.com.au/review/sony/dcr-dvd7e/217833/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedWith the DCRDVD7E, Sony has approached DVD camcorder design from a completely new angle, taking an inspiration cue from digital still cameras, rather than digital video cameras.Denis GallagherTue, 20 Sep 2005 11:19:28 +1000http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/review/sony/dcr-dvd7e/217833/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedSony DCR-DVD703Ehttp://www.goodgearguide.com.au/review/sony/dcr-dvd703/217846/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedThe Sony DCRDVD703E offers some truly useful features that help distinguish it from the other Sony models and its competitors. It handles as well as many MiniDV tape based camcorders.Denis GallagherTue, 20 Sep 2005 10:55:51 +1000http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/review/sony/dcr-dvd703/217846/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedSony DCR-DVD653http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/review/sony/dcr-dvd653/217838/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedWhen you pick up the diminutive DCRDVD653E, you realise that the disc itself is the main hindrance to the design. While most of the body is around 7.5cm high, the casing on the right-hand side of the body protrudes past the rest of the casing, due to the need to accommodate the 8cm disc. MiniDV tape and removable flash memory does not present this dilemma to designers. The Sony supports 8cm DVD-R/RW and +RW media. Denis GallagherTue, 20 Sep 2005 10:45:19 +1000http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/review/sony/dcr-dvd653/217838/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedHitachi DZ-MV730Ehttp://www.goodgearguide.com.au/review/hitachi_australia/dz-m730e/218599/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedEarly generations of DVD camcorders were clunky, half-baked efforts at taking advantage of the inevitable onslaught of DVD in the home. It took a few years before a DVD camcorder arrived that could even remotely compare to a miniDV camcorder with regards to usability, handling and quality.Denis GallagherThu, 15 Sep 2005 15:25:12 +1000http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/review/hitachi_australia/dz-m730e/218599/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedSony DCRHC32http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/review/sony/dcr-hc32/217574/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedOne of the smallest miniDV-based palmcorders on the market, with dimension of only 55 x 90 x 112mm, the Sony DCRHC32 has a sparse layout, with most of the controls accessed through the LCD screen. The LCD transforms into a touch screen panel when you need to access menu items and control the camcorder functions. Denis GallagherMon, 05 Sep 2005 18:51:23 +1000http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/review/sony/dcr-hc32/217574/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeed